Youth Development Specialist

Milton Hershey School; Oregon (IL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Milton Hershey School seeks a Youth Development Specialist in the Education, Training & E-Learning department. This role will mentor students and facilitate small groups, collaborating with teachers and staff to promote academic, social, and emotional growth.

You will help design and deliver development programs and connect students with resources to support well-being. The position offers a chance to contribute to a nurturing, diverse school culture and to grow professionally while making a

Qualifications

• Mentor students to support academic, social and emotional growth.
• Facilitate small groups and support classroom activities.
• Collaborate with teachers and staff to design and deliver development programs.

Responsibilities

• Mentor students to promote positive behavior and well-being.
• Lead small-group sessions and participate in program design.
• Connect students with school resources and support services.

Skills

Mentoring

Small-group facilitation

Collaboration with teachers

Program design

Job description

Milton Hershey School, a cost-free pre-K through 12th grade residential school, is seeking a Youth Development Specialist in the Education, Training & E-Learning department. This role supports students’ academic, social, and emotional growth through mentoring, small-group facilitation, and collaboration with teachers and staff. The Specialist helps design and deliver development programs, promotes positive behavior, and connects students with resources. MHS offers a nurturing, diverse culture and the opportunity to make a lasting impact on students’ lives while growing professionally.